What key is "Thunderstruck" in?

"Thunderstruck" by AC/DC is in the key of B with a tempo of 146 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.

Is "Thunderstruck" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Thunderstruck" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Thunderstruck"?

This arrangement of "Thunderstruck" uses 8 chords: A, Apow, B, Bpow, C, Dpow, E, Epow.

How long does it take to learn "Thunderstruck" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by AC/DC can I play here?

Try "BACK IN BLACK", "DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP", "YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Thun der!

I was caught

in the mid dle of the rail road track.

Thun der!

I looked ’round

and I knew there was no turn in’ back.

Thun der!

My mind raced and I thought what could I do.

Thun der!

And I knew

there was no help, no help from you.

Thun der!

Sound of the drums

beat in’ in my (B5)heart.

The thun der of (B5)guns

tore me a (B5)part.

You’ve been

thun der struck!

Rode down the (B5)high way, broke the lim it, we hit the town.

Went through to Tex as, yeah, Tex as, and we had some fun.

We met some girls,

some danc ers who gave a good time.

Broke all the rules, played all the fools.

Yeah, yeah, they, they, they blew our minds.

(CN.C.)And I was shak in’ at the knees.

(CN.C.)Could I come a gain please?

(CN.C.)Yeah, the la dies weren’t too kind.

(CN.C.)You’ve been

thun der (B5)struck!

Thun der (B5)struck!

(A5)Yeah, yeah, (E5)yeah, thun der (B5)struck!

Thun der (B5)struck!

Well, I’m (B5)shak in’ at the knees.

Could I come a gain please?

Ah,

ah.

Ah,

ah.

Thun der (B5)struck!

(A5)Yeah, yeah, (E5)yeah, thun der (B5)struck!

Thun der (B5)struck!

(A5)Yeah, yeah, (E5)yeah, said (B)yeah, it’s al (E)right.

(B)We’re do in’ (E)fine.

(B)yeah, it’s al (E)right.

(B)We’re do in’ (E)fine.

Thun der (B5)struck!

(A5)You’ve been (E5)thun der (B5)struck!

Thunderstruck by AC/DC

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 146 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement will push your hand independence hard — your left hand locks into a pedal bass pattern that drives relentlessly at 146 BPM, while your right hand punches through a mix of power chords and fuller shapes like A, B, and E.

The power chords (Bpow, Epow, Dpow, Apow) sit comfortably under your fingers once you nail the shapes, but switching between those open fifths and the standard chord voicings mid-phrase is where most students stumble.

Start hands-separate at around 90 BPM and resist the urge to speed up before your left-hand pedal tone feels automatic — it needs to be on autopilot so your brain can focus on the right-hand rhythm hits.

Loop the transitions between B and E sections until they're clean, because that's where timing falls apart at full tempo.

Once you've got it, you'll have real rock-keyboard stamina and the kind of locked-in rhythmic drive that transfers to dozens of other high-energy tracks.

About “Thunderstruck”

What key is "Thunderstruck" in?: "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC is in the key of B with a tempo of 146 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
Is "Thunderstruck" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Thunderstruck" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Thunderstruck"?: This arrangement of "Thunderstruck" uses 8 chords: A, Apow, B, Bpow, C, Dpow, E, Epow.
How long does it take to learn "Thunderstruck" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by AC/DC can I play here?: Try "BACK IN BLACK", "DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP", "YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.